rehearsal

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• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈhɜː(r)səl/

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Noun

Singular rehearsal

Plural rehearsals

1. (countable & uncountable) A rehearsal is a practice session before a performance.

   A rehearsal gives the director a chance to correct mistakes.

   The rehearsal for the concert went smoothly.

   We held ten rehearsals for the new play.

   When everyone wears their costumes for a rehearsal', the rehearsal is called a "dress rehearsal".

   A "dress rehearsal" is usually the last rehearsal before a show opens.

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